At least 16 people were killed in Russia and 11 in Ukraine as both countries continued exchanging drone and missile attacks, according to local officials. Russian authorities reported fatalities in the Moscow region, Krasnodar, Belgorod, and Russian-occupied Crimea, while Ukraine said attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions killed civilians, including children. Russia also claimed its forces captured two settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. Ukraine … Continue reading 27 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks

A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four people and injuring four others in the village of Khmelnytske. According to local authorities, the gunman first shot fellow soldiers before attacking nearby civilians. The suspect was detained, and officials have launched an investigation into the motive. The incident occurred as Crimea remains a key strategic region in the ongoing … Continue reading Serviceman kills 3 civilians and 1 soldier in Russian-held Crimea, governor says

Guatemalan authorities evacuated about 250 residents from two villages after the Fuego volcano erupted, sending ash, gas, lava, and pyroclastic flows down its slopes. Officials also warned that volcanic ash could spread to nearby communities. National Route 14 was closed, and classes were suspended in surrounding towns as a precaution. Fuego is one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes and has erupted several times in recent … Continue reading Guatemala evacuates villages after Fuego volcano erupts

Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, restoring the traditional name used in its national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO, and its citizens will now be known as dei-Naoero. President David Adeang said the change honors the nation’s heritage, language, and identity after lawmakers approved the constitutional amendment. The government decided a public referendum was … Continue reading Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

The US-led Board of Peace said Israeli forces will only withdraw from Gaza after Hamas completes the disarmament of its weapons and tunnel network. The announcement followed a meeting between Board director Nickolay Mladenov and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israeli officials voiced concerns about the agreement. Hamas said the deal will only move forward if Israel also fulfills its commitments, while mediators urged … Continue reading Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms

A homemade bomb exploded outside an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others. Russian authorities said a woman carrying the explosive device was stopped by security before the bomb detonated, killing her, a security guard, and a customer. Some media reports later claimed the death toll had risen to five, though officials had not confirmed those … Continue reading Female Bomber Kills at Least 3, Injures 21 Near Moscow Restaurant

At least 72 people have died after a massive surge of migrants from Morocco attempted to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with five more bodies recovered Sunday. More than 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta by land and sea, though most were quickly returned to Morocco. Many migrants reportedly drowned or were crushed while trying to scale border barriers, and more than 1,000 people required … Continue reading Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave in North Africa rises to 72

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire Sunday while traveling from Surabaya to Makassar, leaving at least five people dead. The blaze broke out off the coast of Java, forcing passengers to wear life jackets and some to jump into the sea as flames spread across the vessel. Rescue teams, tugboats, and nearby ships evacuated 227 passengers and crew members from the burning ferry. … Continue reading Blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a massive wildfire northwest of Athens, Greece, as crews continued working to contain flames that have destroyed more than 100 homes. One helicopter crew was rescued safely, while search-and-rescue efforts continued for the second crew after the crash. The wildfire also forced evacuations in western Attica and on the tourist island of Kefalonia, with firefighters trying to prevent the … Continue reading Two firefighting helicopters collide west of Athens as Greece battles wildfires

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Suez, Egypt, early Monday morning, causing strong shaking near the epicenter and tremors that were felt as far away as Cairo. The shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, making the shaking more noticeable across the region. Some residents reported their homes shaking, while several Android users said they received earthquake alerts seconds before the tremor. Earthquakes … Continue reading Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Egypt, shaking felt in Cairo